
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lumpkin Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (6 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Lumpkin area of Athens.


The Grove at Five Points

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South Lumpkin, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lumpkin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lumpkin Studio Apartments | $1,012 | $838 | $1,184 |
| South Lumpkin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $799 | $3,757 |
| South Lumpkin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $525 | $3,000 |
| South Lumpkin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $1,600 | $2,760 |
| South Lumpkin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $605 | $525 | $725 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lumpkin Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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Cheapest Available South Lumpkin Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Garden | 1x1500 | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lumpkin, GA
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lumpkin area is the $0.55 price per square foot D3 Model at Enclave 425 in the in the Eastside Athens neighborhood starting from $655. The second greatest value South Lumpkin apartment is the 1905 S Milledge Ave Model at 1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit Unit 8 starting at $1,625 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lumpkin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave 425 | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| 1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit Unit 8 | 1905 S Milledge Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| 138 Welch Place, unit 2, Unit 2 | 138 Welch Place, unit 2 | 3BR,3BA | $1.45 |
| 2005 S Milledge Ave, Unit 203 | 2005 S Milledge Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| University Garden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
| 655 E Campus Rd, Unit #15 | 655 E Campus Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Grove at Five Points | Studio 300 | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lumpkin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Lumpkin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lumpkin is under $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lumpkin?
The cheapest apartment in South Lumpkin is University Garden which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in South Lumpkin costs $2,685.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lumpkin?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in South Lumpkin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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